Birthday Celebrations and Dutch Community Notes
Dr Carl Aschenbrenner marks another birthday amid family and friends at the Scholte home with music and refreshments. The Chronicle salutes Dock Aschenbrenner on reaching a milestone and hopes for many more years. Gerald Bersma marries in California on September 9. return visit to Pella planned. Pot luck supper at Sandridge school brings parents and children together with games and singing. Holland Ladies Aid surprises pastor at the parsonage with a token of appreciation and a two course cake service. Men’s Society of First Christian Reformed church holds a regular meeting with plans for winter sessions. Fifty years of marriage celebrated by Mr and Mrs D Sjaardema with consistory attendance, open house, and family dinner. Church society activities include College Tea, Moonlight Mission Band, Kensington club, and Reading Circle. Federated Club hosts nurse Edith Dautrement from Knoxville. past president Aschenbrenner attends and reflects. Various church and social group events fill the week in Pella.
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Aschenbrenner
Carl Aschenbrenner
Nora Scholte
G. W. van Arkel
Gerald Bersma
California
Pella
Gerald
Holland Ladies’ Aid
First Christian Reformed Church
J. van der Ploeg
D. Sjaardema
West First Street
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Monsma
Frank de Jong
Jacob
Cicero
Til
John W. Vos
R. Kaldenberg
Richard de Jong
Sully
Des Moines
Henry Nikkel
Kelloge
Myron
William
Denver
William Steenboch
Sjaardema
Holland
Grant
Clarence Vander Linden
M. Kempkes
Edith Dautremont
Knoxville
Marion County
Cook
Gezel
Charm club meeting opens with roll call on events
A paper on Charm sparked a roll call at the Avery club meeting. The next gathering is planned for October 28 at Mrs. Paul Lautenbach’s home. A birthday surprise for Mr Snor included 47 attendees and baskets, with many local families listed among the guests.
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Avery
Paul Lautenbach
Refumed Church Services Schedule and Sermon Topic
The record lists multiple church services including The Elect Church of Jesus Christ at 10:45, Het Welgelukzalie Volk at 2:00, and The Year of Jubilee at 7:30. Protestant Reformed led by Geo. C. Lubbers notes 9:30 a.m. Lord's Day, catechism portions and a preparatory sermon in Blood, referencing Epistle to Efesians 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elect Church of Jesus Christ
Geo. C. Lubbers
Christus Onze
Area church notices invite all to services and classes
A fragmented church calendar lists services at Lower Grove and First Church of Christ Ref, with morning worship at 10, evening praise, prayer, Sunday school, and youth events. Pastors Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Vriezelaar are noted. Included are weekday programs, catechism, and Bible study for children led by Miss Margaret Keuning.
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Lower Grove
Gerald Vriezelaar
Ian Endeavor
Ives
Voor de Komst van de Koning
Isaiah
Margaret Keuning
Second Reformed Church Weekly Activities Map
Mr G Rozeboom Van Kooten and Den Besten assist the pastor in this church. Two classes of about 90 youths met Tuesday for doctrine instruction. The congregation has three active ladies aids plus a young ladies group. A men's and a young men's Bible study and fellowship meet in the church parlor. 9:30 A.M. Sunday School. 12:45 P.M. Morning Worship. 7:30 P.M. Evening Praise. 00 P.M. Intermediate Christian Endeavour. 6:20 P.M. Senior Young People's Discussion Group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rozeboom
van Kooten
den Besten
Second Reformed Church
Death of prominent New Sharon citizen Ver Steegh
H Ver Steegh, 76, died Wednesday at his home in New Sharon after a life of active business and religious work in the community. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Presbyterian church in New Sharon with burial in the local cemetery. He and his wife celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Steegh
New Sharon
Presbyterian Church
Ver Sicegh
Pella
Jasper County
Lynnle Junction
Tainter
Obituary: Ver Steegh Pioneer Farmer and Elevator Organizer
The late farmer and elevator company organizer leaves a widow and nine children, Arthur J Bluefield West Virginia Clarence Iowa Falls Gerrit E William C Harry E Walter R Sirs John Blanke David T and Mrs Francis Beal all of whom live in or near New Sharon He also leaves 20 grandchildren and many relatives and friends The deceased was a cousin of the late Mrs G H Wormhoudt and the De Boer brothers north of Pella
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Farmers Elevator Company
Ver Steegh
Arthur J. Bluefield
West Va
Clarence
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Gerrit E
William C
Harry E
Walter R
Sirs
John Blanke
David T
Francis Beal
New Sharon
G. H. Wormhoudt
de Boer Brothers
Pella
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New LeCocq Cafe
John Blommers
A. N. Vander Linden
George G. Gaass
Peter George
Aschenbrenn
Guelph Aschenbrenner
The
Chronicle
Dock
Pella Boy
Rouwenhorst
Sandridge
John van Gorp
van Gorp
Norman
the First Christian Reformed Church
First Reformed Church Societies
Doreas Aid and Missionary Society
Moonlight Mission Band
H. O. Wormhoudt
Kensington Club
H. W. Vander Linden
Leighton
Eldeen Club
H. J. Rhynsburger
G. F. Sadler
Federated Club
Wm. Baer
Story City
Baptist Choir
Vera Sedrel
Porterville Aid
Nick Vander Ploeg
Porterville Cemetery
Second Reformed Aid
Ladi Aid
Chas Sipkema
Otto de Hoog
Bas Andeweg
Jacob Prin
D. C. van Zante
Louise van Hemert
Mrs. D. Sjaardema
Soa Gambles
Coronado
Quality
Mle
Bas Aavie
Snor
the Vander Velden
Marion
Orval Marshall
Leroy
Bonnie
Patty
Norma
Eldon
Case
Vonk Jr
Berneda
Buddy
Dog
Dean
June
Elaine
Nick’ Hoksbergen
Edward
John Rozenboom
Luella
Irene
Dine
Dorothy Donald
Pete Maanen
Tunis Vonk
Connie Terpstellie Vonk
Margaret Cell
Evalona Robertson
Joe Lille
Vd Vonk
Pamui
Christian Renewal
PLU
H. Ver Steegh
E. S. Dunkin
University
Wilknit Hosiery
Iatos
Wearwell
Ladies
Jersey Bloomers
Lave Dresser
Hank
Adc
Stevens
Satin
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